Family Wellbeing
We recognise that families who have a child with a disability can experience additional challenges. At St Lucy’s, we seek to walk with you in your journey.
Here are a few links that offer interesting perspectives, tips and strategies for carers of children with special needs.
Australian Government Perspective on Wellbeing for Carers
aifs.gov.au/cfca/2012/08/22/the-mental-health-of-mothers-of-school-aged-children-with-a-disability
aifs.gov.au/cfca/2013/10/09/enhancing-support-mental-health-parents-and-carers-children-disability
aifs.gov.au/cfca/2018/10/15/paying-attention-mental-health-parents-children-disability
NDIS Perspective on Wellbeing for Carers
www.ndis.gov.au/understanding/families-and-carers
Statistics on Children with Disabilities in Australia
www.aihw.gov.au/reports/disability/children-disabilities-australia/contents/highlights
Further References
Australian Bureau of Statistics 2003, Disability, Ageing and Carers: summary of findings, cat. no. 4430.0, ABS, Canberra.